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CK Life Sciences management (from left) Wendy Tong Barnes, chief corporate affairs officer Wendy Tong-Barnes, CEO Lance Yuen, deputy chairman Alan Yu, chief scientific officer Melvin Toh, and vice president corporate development Cecilia Ho

CK Life’s Yuen banks on Big Pharma experience to boost new drug success

Lance Yuen spent two decades at Bristol-Myers Squibb and Bayer in the region before becoming the CEO at CK Life Sciences last month.

China boy, 4, loses finger after father chooses massage parlour to treat infection

China mum, once jumping rope with son, masters stunts for health, happiness

South Korea, China youth turn to ‘Cinderella’, garlic IV drips to boost energy

Intravenous nutrient therapy blends liquid vitamins and saline drip, but medical benefits have not been definitively proven.

Office workers in South Korea and China use nutrient IV drips to combat fatigue, but the benefits are unproven. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/QQ.com

China actress warned by doctors after adding ‘height-boosting’ drugs to son’s food

Video was viewed over 100 million times, sparking concerns from doctors about false promises with potential side effects.

Ultrasound cancer treatment, supported by Li Ka-shing, gains traction in Asia

Focused ultrasound, backed by Li Ka-shing, is emerging as a non-invasive, commercially viable cancer treatment, attracting significant investments.

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Huawei heats up global smartwatch market with launch of new GT 5 series

Huawei’s latest product launch reflects the US-sanctioned firm’s efforts to boost revenue, as demand for advanced smartwatches rises in 2024.

Huawei Technologies’ new Watch GT 5 series features a slimmer design, improved battery life, TruSense health-monitoring system and women’s health tracking. Photo: Huawei

5 popular spices used in Chinese cooking and why people love them

Sand ginger, Chinese cassia, star anise, turmeric and five-spice powder have been used for their taste and health benefits for centuries.

Chinese diet shift to more meat to cost US$14 billion in health spending: study

Scientists say amid China’s healthcare system development and reform, ‘transitioning to a plant-based diet will be crucial’.

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13 more Hong Kong patients found with potentially deadly fish-linked infection

Patients with Group B Streptococcus found to have same ST283 strain as 27 earlier cases, Centre for Health Protection says.

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Members of the public should wear gloves when touching or handling raw freshwater fish, the Centre for Health Protection says. Photo: Dickson Lee

Laughter could be the best medicine for dry eye disease: study

In a study into dry eye disease, Chinese and British researchers find that laughter therapy was as effective as eye drops.

A study has found that laughter could be as effective as eye drops for sufferers of dry eye disease. Photo: Shutterstock

Why death of Li Haizeng, 34, has other Chinese scientists taking note

Fear of being left behind drives academics to work harder, even at the expense of well-being and mental health, says university lecturer.

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China father dies after having 23 teeth extracted and 12 implants in 1 day

Man suffers constant pain for 2 weeks, heartbroken daughter says he did not get to drive new car family bought him.

China woman gained 20kg in a year due to work stress, sees change after quitting

Woman says job a ‘disaster’ for mental and physical well-being, quit to protect herself.

A Chinese woman gained 20kg from work stress but transformed notably after quitting her job. Photo: SCMP composite/Xiaohongshu

China man, 30, worked 104 days with 1 day off, dies from organ failure

A man in China died after working for 104 consecutive days with only one rest day, and a court held his employer partially responsible.

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A 30-year-old Chinese man, who worked 104 consecutive days with only one day off, tragically died from organ failure. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock

Opinion | 3 ways Hong Kong can get the most out of Chinese medicine

Chinese medicine needs a focus on practical training and integration with other disciplines to help improve Hong Kong’s healthcare outcomes.

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Obesity-related cancers rocketing among young people in China

Researchers said there had been an ‘alarming’ increase in cases across all age groups, especially among those aged 25 to 29.

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Sloppy China double eyelid job leaves woman with blurred vision, hair loss

A woman in China has been left traumatised by a bungled double eyelid cosmetic procedure which left her with blurred vision, hair loss, and depression.

A woman in China has been left with permanent blurred vision following a bungled double eyelid cosmetic procedure. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin

Opinion | Beyond tech, the US-China AI race is a tussle over ethics

From healthcare to weapons, the ethical frameworks the US and China develop will influence global norms and define standards in coming decades.

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Bone-breaking surgery to boost height leaves China pair disabled

Two people in China who underwent surgery to boost their height say their lives have been ruined by the expensive procedure.

China woman weighing 50kg has liposuction, is left infertile

A very slim young woman in China who believed she was too fat to get pregnant resorted to liposuction and has been left infertile as a result.

A 50-kg Chinese woman who had liposuction to remove a “little belly” has been left infertile as a result. Photo; SCMP composite/Shutterstock

Opinion | How foreign travellers are showing China to a global audience

Travellers taking advantage of China’s visa-free transit policies can help the international community get a balanced view of the country.

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China woman sets cockroaches free, human ‘seal sunbathing’, air cooler thief

Among the strangest news from China in recent days is a woman filmed tipping cockroaches into a residential area, crowds basking like seals in a Shanghai park and a thief who steals air conditioning units.

Opinion | Hong Kong’s most vulnerable are truly feeling the heat

As temperatures soar, it is time to check in on acquaintances who are elderly or with medical conditions to ensure their homes are well ventilated and air conditioning is functioning.

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China wife disconnects life support of dying husband who left her for mistress

The wife of a man in China who had been unfaithful for years asked hospital doctors to remove his life-supporting tube after he suffered a haemorrhage at his lover’s home.

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A woman in China told doctors to remove the life support of her dying husband after years of his infidelity, sparking a widespread discussion on mainland social media. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock

China unveils 5-year plan for better rehab, schooling for autistic children

Coordinated approach aims to strengthen services to promote healthy growth and all-round development.

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Some 3 to 5 million children under the age of 14 in China are estimated to have autism, with about 160,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Photo: Shutterstock

Li Ka-shing’s HutchMed sets up first drugs research facility in Hong Kong

Research facility at the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park will conduct drug discovery in collaboration with university medical schools.

Miracle potion? Meet Macau’s only maker of healthy drink kombucha

Have you tried Chinese kombucha? Take a sip of Boozy Brew, Macau’s home-grown – and not especially alcoholic – brand

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last updated:
9 September, 2024
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